Students-at-Law
Serena Bevilacqua
J.D. Candidate 2026
Serena is a third-year law student at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law. Before law school, she studied Psychology and Sociology at the University of Manitoba. She is passionate about supporting and advocating for individuals within our local community and ensuring their success. Serena is looking forward to assisting L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic clients on their path towards their entrepreneurial goals.
Jessie Canard
J.D. Candidate 2026
Jessica Canard is a proud Two-Spirit Anishinaabe. They were born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Their community is Sagkeeng First Nation, which is a signatory to Treaty #1. Jessica is passionate about art and serving all the communities they are welcomed into. Before coming to Robson Hall to obtain their Juris Doctor, they lived and worked as a visual artist who used art as a tool for community building. They are excited to bring their experiences to the work they’ll be doing with L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic & Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts.
Paul Chorney
J.D. Candidate 2026
Paul is a third-year law student at the University of Manitoba. Prior to law school he completed a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Criminology. During his time at law school, Paul has been actively involved, such as volunteering with Pro Bono Students Canada and working with the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic as a research assistant during the previous school year. Paul has also summered at a law firm in Calgary where he will return to complete his articling. Paul looks forward to leveraging his prior experiences to help small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Travis Dech
J.D. Candidate 2026
Travis Dech is a third-year law student at the University of Manitoba, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. While in law school, Travis has explored a variety of opportunities. During his 1L summer, Travis worked at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Calgary, gaining valuable experience on a variety of files in the firm’s Business and Disputes groups. Last summer, he was able to build off the in-firm experience gained in Calgary and further hone his research and writing skills as a Student Editor for the Manitoba Law Journal. Travis’s main interests outside of law are reflected in his positions as Co-President of both the Robson Hall Mental Health Group and the Robson Hall Jets Hockey Club.
Cole Hutchison
J.D. Candidate 2027
Cole is a second-year law student at the University of Manitoba. He completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in finance with distinction at the Asper School of Business prior to law school. He has been involved in various student organizations, including the Business Law Group, Pro Bono Students Canada, and the Canadian Association of Business Students. Cole is looking forward to working with clients to help them achieve their goals.
David Jung
J.D. Candidate 2026
David Jung is a third-year law student at the University of Manitoba. Prior to attending law school, he earned a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Political Science and Economics from McGill University. While attending law school, he worked for the Manitoba Financial Services Agency. This summer, David was employed by Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP in Vancouver and will continue working there after graduation. With his personal experience of challenges faced by small businesses, he is eager to work with clients to help them overcome legal obstacles.
Sparsh Kohli
J.D. Candidate 2026
Sparsh is a third-year law student at the University of Manitoba. Prior to law school, he completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Western Ontario majoring in Biology. He has been involved in various student organizations, including Manitoba Law Students Association, Pro Bono Students Canada, and the Legal Help Centre. With his background working in the community, Sparsh is excited to assist small businesses and up-and-coming artists achieve their goals.
Tina Lerner
J.D. Candidate 2026
Tina is a third-year law student at the University of Manitoba. Tina completed a diploma in Early Childhood Education at Red River College, an advanced certificate in Early Childhood Education Administration from Algonquin College, and an undergraduate degree in Human Services at Athabasca University. Tina has been employed in the not-for-profit childcare sector for over 15 years and has served on various boards of directors and committees. Tina is excited to combine her work and volunteer experience with her legal training to support the clinic's clients in a meaningful way.
Nav Nain
J.D. Candidate 2026
Nav is a third-year law student at the University of Manitoba. Prior to attending law school, she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from the Asper School of Business, specializing in Accounting. She also gained valuable work experience in data analysis, marketing, and business development. After graduating, Nav plans to complete her articling with Levene Tadman Golub in Winnipeg. She is looking forward to working with clients at the Clinic.
Donald Plant
J.D. Candidate 2027
Prior to attending law school, Donald completed a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in Political Science at the University of Manitoba, before temporarily working in government. With a strong passion for both the business and arts sectors within the province, he is driven and excited to provide legal assistance to help Manitobans thrive.
Gilad Stitz
J.D. Candidate 2026
Gilad is a third-year law student at the University of Manitoba. Prior to attending Robson Hall, he completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) with distinction at the Asper School of Business. This past summer, Gilad worked as student at Pitblado Law, developing a keen interest in business law. He is excited to help clients of the L. Kerry Vickar Clinic pursue their goals.
Vanessa Smith
J.D. Candidate 2026
Vanessa Smith is a third-year law student at the University of Manitoba. Throughout her time in law school, she has served as class representative for the Manitoba Law Students’ Association each year, reflecting her commitment to leadership and advocacy. She holds a Bachelor of Science with Distinction and brings a strong analytical background to her legal studies. She looks forward to using her training to support innovation and make justice more accessible in Manitoba.
Emily Trottier
J.D. Candidate 2027
Emily is a second-year law student at the University of Manitoba. Prior to law school, Emily completed a Bachelor of Arts with distinction majoring in Criminology and minoring Women and Gender Studies, and also worked for the Government of Manitoba’s Public Service Commission. With her background working in the community, Emily is excited to assist artists, non-profits, and entrepreneurs.
Jasmine Yakabowich
J.D. Candidate 2026
Jasmine is a third-year law student at the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She has a strong interest in business law and brings a wide range of experiences to the clinic. Jasmine has worked as a summer student at a national law firm, where she will return for her articles, and has also gained experience in the regulatory sector in the areas of securities and real estate law. Beyond her professional experience, she is committed to community service through her involvement with Pro Bono Students Canada, several Robson Hall student clubs, and as co-founder of a local non-profit organization. Jasmine looks forward to drawing on her academic, professional, and community experience to contribute meaningfully to the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic.
Alumni
J.D. Candidates 2025
- Ravi Balchan
- Zeynep Fattah
- Skylar Ferbers
- Connor Giesbrecht
- Lisa Haydey
- Moira Kennedy
- Alli Knox
- Carly Lafond
- Nicholas Ly
- Lauren Martin
- Mathew O’Connor
- Emily Palmer
- Pavle Rogic
- Daniel Rosenthal
- Carter Ross
- Corbin Stewart
- Kassandra Taverner
- Jeremy Tran
- Kaeten Wadwa
- Jordan Wagner
J.D. Candidates 2024
- Julian Brown
- Abhinav Dhingra
- Mario Elbardisy
- Kaylee Furber
- Scott Groot
- Reid Hunter
- Robert Johnstone
- Chian Kong Jok
- Cole Milberg
- Thomas Mooney
- David Nemy
- Justin Papoff
- Rebecca Penner
- Stephan Possin
- Jamie Robertson
- Ashley Slagerman
- Austin Sutherland
- Kerith Tung
- Syed Ullah
- Devan Vercaigne
- Kyle Wilfer
- Booker Zhang
J.D. Candidates 2023
- Ashley Bains
- Julia Beal
- Sipy Brar
- Dion Cheung
- Chris Dyck
- Isanne Goldberg
- Samantha Harvey
- Jonathan Hinman
- Elise Janzen
- Connor Jonsson
- Jenna Symons
- Johanna Thiessen
J.D. Candidates 2022
- Taylor Antonchuck
- Alexander Barnes
- Jessica Bevilacqua
- Shira Brand
- Alexandra Broggy
- Sebastian Burachynsky
- Tina Daschuk
- Jayelle Friesen
- Janelle Gobin
- Ryan Johnson
- Jill Klassen
- Jordan Lang
- Gavin LeBeau
- Alan Lempert
- Emily Lisi
- Brooke Mowatt
- Jack Powles
- Leah Suderman
- Reuben Van Gaalen
J.D. Candidates 2021
- Franco Aiello
- Alexis Bailey
- Tyson Bannatyne
- Jennifer Bisch
- Sukh Brar
- Reid Buchanan
- Steven Dressler
- Justin Gertenstein
- Lidet Getachew
- Ty Koshowski
- Suraj Lakhi
- Adele Lee
- Meghan Leung
- Justin MacKay
- Josh Micflikier
- Joel Olfert
- Owen Park
- Alexandra Philippot
- Evan Podaima
- Owen Sasek
- David Slonosky
- Jilian Stefanson
- Carter Suski
- Erin Tramley
All law students working at the Business Law Clinic are members of The Law Society of Manitoba as students-at-law and work under the supervision of an experienced lawyer.
All law students at the Faculty of Law are members of the Manitoba Law Students Association, the Manitoba Bar Association and The Canadian Bar Association.
All students participating in the Business Law Clinic are also supported business law mentors from the legal profession, and well as by faculty, staff and have access to practice tools and resources of E. K. Williams Law Library, including LexisNexis Quicklaw, Practice Advisor, Westlaw, various other online tools and extensive resources of UM Libraries, and complimentary online access, through the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association Mondaq Library, to Mondaq Knowledge Centres and Mondaq Comparative Guides.
Law students in the Clinic use the world’s leading cloud-based legal practice management software to manage files from start to finish courtesy of Clio’s Academic Access Program which helps students learn the practice of law using advanced legal technology to be efficient and effective as well as work remotely from anywhere.
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